The mission of Sea Dog SUP Nation LLC is to provide an instructor paddling program for World Paddle Association (WPA) Certifications that will help instructors of Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) develop better paddlers. Our goal is for instructors and students to enjoy more time on the water, being fully engaged in the moment, and at the same time, reducing risks in a safe and efficient manner.
(and coach you on how to gain 5 Star Reviews when you lead a tour or lesson)
With over a thirty years of combined paddle boarding experience among our instructors, it was an easy association for Sea Dog SUP Nation to align with the World Paddle Association. The WPA mission aligns with Sea Dog SUP Nation tenets and together exemplifies industry standards in every aspect of Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
The mission of the WPA is to provide a comprehensive voice, fair and equal access and organizational structure to the sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) and its participants in a manner that benefits the collective paddling community for the best growth of the sport.
Meet The Sea Dog SUP Nation Team of Paddle Board Instructors
Sheree Lincoln
Paddle Board Coach. Instructor Trainer. . Artist. Mentor.
Sheree Lincoln has been immersed in the paddleboarding world since 2011, when she co-founded BrassWind Landing Boat Rental in Indian River, Michigan. Over the years, she’s guided thousands of paddlers, built two successful paddle businesses, and helped shape the next generation of instructors through her World Paddle Association Level II Instructor Trainer and PaddleFit Pro Coach certifications.
For the past seven years, Sheree operated Sea Dog Eco Tours in Fort Myers Beach, Florida—weathering four hurricanes and countless adventures while sharing her love of paddling, dolphins, and coastal exploration. After an incredible run, Sea Dog Eco Tours has officially retired, making space for a new chapter.
Today, Sheree continues to offer WPA certification classes, private rescue training, and SUP coaching across the country. She’s also returning to her creative roots—writing a book, getting back into her art work again, consulting with small businesses on branding and web presence, and spending more time sailing, traveling and being a grandmother sharing her adventurous heart.
If you’re looking to become a certified paddleboard instructor, grow your outdoor brand, or simply connect with a seasoned guide who’s been there, paddled that—Sheree’s your person.
Charmaine Saulsbury
Charmaine Saulsbury, owner of Dancing Trees SUP Yoga specializes in offering a standard yoga class only instead of on solid ground, practitioners float on the water and the traditional yoga mat is replaced with a paddle board. Saulsbury, who is a certified yoga instructor fell in love with paddle board yoga after taking a class. Shortly thereafter, she became a certified to teach flat-water paddle boarding through the American Canoe Association (ACA). She went on to add a World Paddle Association Level II Instructor Certification in 2021 and partnered with Sea Dog SUP Nation LLC to certify other Yoga Teachers to teach paddle boarding and offer SUP Yoga through their businesses.
Jodi Ziajka
Jodi Ziajka wears a few different hats—but they all have one thing in common: helping people feel strong, confident, and connected. Jodi is a certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, SUP Yoga Guide, and Paddle Board Safety & Rescue Coach and a WPA Level II Instructor. She believes fitness and wellness should be accessible, empowering, and—most importantly—fun. Jodi and Sheree met while coaching Paddle Boarding for Special Olympics Teams. Sheree coached her through updating her WPA Instructor Certifications and invited Jodi to offer tours and SUP Yoga classes through Sea Dog Eco Tours. You can contact Jodi about SUP Yoga and paddle adventure sessions at 3 locations Naples, Florida, by visiting her website for her yoga company, Buddha Voodoo – visit www.buddhavoodoo.com
